Edison Opinion
County Corner: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1999 by Pamela Acosta Marquardt, Paula Kim, and Terry Lierman, who founded...
County Corner: Middlesex County recognizes Breast Cancer Month
By Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month you will see notifications from various health organizations...
Resident supports Metuchen Public Schools capital referendum
I've lived in Metuchen for 30 years and my children are no longer in the school district, and I am voting yes on the...
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Breaking Free from Addiction
Overdoses are still on the rise.
The National Center for Health Statistics reported a 30% rise in drug overdose deaths from 2019-2020, amid the first...
County Corner: Hispanic Heritage Month
By Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions...
County Corner: Summer Precautions
It's that time of year when we look forward to vacations, picnics, beach excursions, and just enjoying the warm weather — and of course...
Everyone needs clean water – and good infrastructure
In many places across New Jersey, failing and outdated water infrastructure threatens the public’s health. Most New Jerseyans are aware of the dangers posed...
County Corner: Remembering D-Day
Each year on June 6, the United States remembers the brave soldiers who, during World War II, stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The...
Your Turn: Shining a light on alcohol use disorder
As the nation’s fentanyl-driven drug overdose epidemic continues to consume headlines, it is vital we do not dismiss the threat of alcohol, which causes...
Opinion: Teens should make own determination of vaccine status
Earlier this year, I participated in a high school extracurricular event. Like most events, a COVID-19 vaccination and a negative test were required. An...
Opinion: Russia’s Ukraine invasion gives all the more reason to stop using fossil fuels
The ongoing Russian conflict in Ukraine has put the lives of millions of people in great peril. As Russia decimates the homes of civilians...
County Corner: Honor the women who contribute to the nation’s history
March is designated as National Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Some of us may not know the origins of this national celebration which...
County Corner: February is American Heart Month
February is dedicated to bringing awareness to the causes of heart disease, stroke and cardiovascular disease, and how to live a healthier lifestyle.
According to...
Your Turn: Carbon pricing is important in efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions
As climate change continues to loom over our world, many solutions are being explored and implemented in order to combat its life-threatening effects. However,...
Opinion: Now is the time to remove business-killing tariffs
It’s been well reported that New Jersey’s consumers and businesses continue to struggle with supply chain disruptions and historic inflation, causing job loss in...
Your Turn: Staying strong for Charley as she battles pediatric cancer
As a writer, sometimes things come to you. You don’t know why, but they do. Sometimes you are assigned to write something, write a...
Opinion: Technical education in today’s world
Now, more than ever, the world is calling upon young people to lead through the unpredictability and turmoil that has characterized the last year-and-a-half.
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County Corner: September 11
For most of us, Sept. 11, 2001, began like any other day. We began our Tuesday by going to work or school or beginning...
